This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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About the answer
SHH as a word: (intransitive, transitive) To utter shh; An utterance of shh.
SHH has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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